> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ismms-gs.gitbook.io/graduate-student-handbook/chapter-on-multidisciplinary-training-areas/multidisciplinary-training-areas.md).

# Multidisciplinary Training Areas

The PhD program offers eight MTAs for students to choose from. Students are required to declare their MTA by the end of the 2nd semester in the program. See the page [Role and Responsibilities of Co-Directors of MTAs](https://gradschool.mssm.edu/wp-content/uploads/MTA-Co-Director-Role-and-Responsibilities.pdf) for more information.

Information about MTAs can be found on the [PhD in Biomedical Sciences Website](https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/biomedical-sciences) and the [PhD in Neuroscience](https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/neuroscience) site.

Information about individual MTAs can be found at the links below:

* [Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies (AIET)](https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/biomedical-sciences/artificial-intelligence-technologies)
* [Cancer Biology](https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/biomedical-sciences/cancer-biology) (CAB)
* [Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cells (DRS)](https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/biomedical-sciences/stem-cell)
* [Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics (DMT)](https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/biomedical-sciences/therapeutics)
* [Genetics and Genomic Sciences](https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/biomedical-sciences/genetic-data) (GGS)
* [Immunology](https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/biomedical-sciences/immunology) (IMM)
* [Microbiology](https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/biomedical-sciences/microbiology) (MIC)
* [Neuroscience](https://icahn.mssm.edu/education/phd/neuroscience) (NEU)


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